Save it as FixAutoData.reg , then double-click it to merge into the registry.
When the software starts, it checks the registry for a specific value, often something like:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AutoData] "Language"=dword:00000409
Encountering software errors can be frustrating, especially when the message is cryptic and technical. One such error that has puzzled many users—particularly those working with diagnostic automotive software (like AutoData, AutoCOM, or similar vehicle repair databases) and legacy Windows applications—is the "Error reading the language settings from the registry autodata" message.
If none of these solutions work, consider that the software may be incompatible with your version of Windows (e.g., trying to run AutoData 3.38 on Windows 11 24H2). In such a case, running the program in a Windows 7 virtual machine or using compatibility mode ( Windows 7 or Windows XP SP3 ) might be your ultimate answer.